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Girls On The Run Library Bake SaleSaturday, December 17 from 1:00-4:00PM in the main lobby by the Circulation Desk.

“Girls on the Run” is a physical activity-based positive youth development program that inspires 3rd - 8th grade girls to be joyful, healthy, and confident. Girls strive to empower themselves and their communities. Proceeds from this bake sale will go directly towards the Mineola Memorial Library. Come out and support their community service impact project. Weather permitting the girls will host relay races in the park.

Toys for Tots DriveRuns Monday, November 28 through Friday, December 16

The Mineola Library will serve as a drop off location for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve’s “Toys for Tots” campaign. Donated toys must be new and unwrapped. The box will be located in front of the Circulation Desk.

New Seating Area at the LibraryThe Mineola Library held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday, October 17, to officially open our new seating area. Library Director Charles Sleefe, Library staff, the Mineola Library Board, Mayor Scott Strauss, Assemblyman Ed Ra, and the Village Board of Trustees were all on hand to celebrate this beautiful new addition!

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Adult ProgramsPrograms marked with an * require advance registration.

Please inquire at the Reference Desk for additional information.

Lecture: The 75th Anniversary of the Attack on Pearl Harbor*Monday, December 5 at 7:00PMCould the US Navy have predicted the attack on our fleet? Did President Roosevelt invite an attack by having our entire Pacific fleet anchored at Pearl Harbor? Answers may never be known. Professor Howard Ehrlich, St. John’s University, will examine the facts of this pivotal event as we commemorate the brave actions of our military personnel on that sad day in the history of our nation.

Children’s Display CasesIf your child has a special collection or display they would like to share, call or visit the Children’s Reference Desk at 516-746-8488 ext. 1 or [email protected]. This is a great way to make your child feel special by allowing them to share their interests with friends.December - “Mixed Lego” by Yardan BukshJanuary - “Legos” by Kyle MairsFebruary - “Bobbleheads” by Daniel Rojas

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Programs marked with an * require advance registration. Please inquire at the Reference Desk for additional information.

Defensive Driving CourseEmpire Safety Council Defensive Driving Course* Wednesday, December 7 at 10:15AM-4:15PMThe course is open to individuals of all ages. Checks in the amount of $27.00 are payable to Empire Safety Council. Please register with check at the Reference Desk. Forty participants may attend the course.

Heartfulness Meditation Workshops*Saturdays: December 3, 10 at 10:15-11:30AM; andJanuary 7, 14, 21, 28, at 12:00-1:15PM (six sessions) Heartfulness Meditation is a simple and practical way to experience the Heart’s unlimited resources. In a few minutes, you will learn how to relax and feel the lightness and joy of your true nature. The Heartfulness technique shows us how to gently turn our attention towards our heart and experience that inner presence for ourselves.

Christmas, Comedians, Coffee and Cake!*Saturday, December 3 at 12:30-3:30PMFilm historian, Larry Wolff, will host a PowerPoint show of an All-Star line-up of classic comedians presenting various aspects of the Christmas season. View hilarious episodes of The Jack Benny Show, The Carol Burnett Show, colorized Abbott and Costello live from “The Colgate Comedy Hour”, a Laurel and Hardy short, and join a “Honeymooners” Christmas party with Gleason’s famous characters at the Kramden’s dingy Brooklyn apartment!

Business: SCORE Workshops*Mondays at 7:00PM—December 12 and 19The following Long Island SCORE Workshops will be presented by volunteers from SCORE, a resource partner of the US Small Business Administration (SBA) at the library:

Two Workshops: 1. Writing a Business Plan 2. Marketing Your Own Business Sign up now for these important steps for your business endeavors.

Holiday Cookie Party*Wednesday, December 14 at 6:30PMDo you love holiday baking? Do you enjoy trying out new cookie recipes? Then hang on to your spatula! Choose a recipe from the Very Merry Cookie Party cookbook and bake cookies to share at the Mineola Memorial Library’s Holiday Cookie Party! You don’t have to be a gourmet chef to participate – novices through experienced bakers are welcome. Sign up at the Reference Desk and pick out your cookie recipe. Please bake at least 24 cookies. Space is limited to 12 bakers.

Chi Kung (Qigong) Meditation Classes*Tuesdays at 11:00-12:00PM: January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; and February 7, 14Join Andrea Albergo for Chi Kung which is considered a beautiful peaceful path for body, mind and spirit.

Oldies Dance Party*Thursday, January 5 at 6:30PMBring in the New Year with your DJ John Herling. Have fun as you play and dance to the music of the 1950s and 1960s. Listen to 45s on an old time turn table. Bring your danceable 45s and dancing shoes! Refreshments will be served.

Zumba Fitness ClassesSaturdays, January 7, 14, 21, 28 at 10:15-11:00AMThese fitness-based dance classes are not only an amazing cardio workout, but it makes working out fun! At the core of each class is music from all over the world, resulting in a class that has international rhythms and moves, making the class time fly by. All fitness levels, body types and ages may attend.

AARP Smart Driver Course* Friday, January 20 at 10:15AM-4:15PM The AARP Smart Driver Course is open to individuals 50 and over. Registration will begin at the Reference Desk on Monday, December 12. At registration, checks payable to AARP, $20.00 AARP members, $25.00 all others, are required. Course size: 40 maximum.


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Feature Film SeriesThursdays at 6:30PM and Fridays at 11:00AM

December 8 and 9 — Café Society - Set in the 1930s, a young Bronx native moves to Hollywood where he falls in love with the secretary of his powerful uncle, an agent to the stars. After returning to New York, he is swept up in the vibrant world of high society nightclub life.

January 12 and 13 — Captain Fantastic - Deep in the forests of the Pacific Northwest, isolated from society, a devoted father dedicates his life to transforming his six young children into extraordinary adults. But when a tragedy strikes the family, they are forced to leave this self-created paradise and begin a journey into the outside world that challenges his idea of what it means to be a parent and brings into question everything he’s taught them.

January 26 and 27 — Florence Foster Jenkins - A New York socialite dreams of becoming a great opera singer. While the voice she hears in her head is beautiful, to everyone else it is hilariously awful. Her husband and biggest fan, St. Clair Bayfield is determined to protect his beloved Florence from the truth. But when Florence stages a huge concert at Carnegie Hall, he faces his greatest challenge to make sure her performance is a rousing success.

February 9 and 10 — The Dressmaker - After years working as a dressmaker in exclusive Parisian fashion houses, Tilly returns home to a town in the Australian outback to reconcile with her eccentric mother Molly. She also falls in love with the pure-hearted Teddy, and armed with her sewing machine and haute couture style, Tilly transforms the women of the town, exacting sweet revenge on those who did her wrong.

February 23 and 24 — The Light Between Oceans - A lighthouse keeper living off the coast of Australia with his wife, suddenly spot a baby in an adrift rowboat. They rescue and raise the child as their own.

World War I - 100th Anniversary Film Series* Wednesday, February 1 at 1:30PMWings (1927), in which two young men fall in love with the same girl. After the US enters WWI, both join the Air Corps and become aces. They remain friends, but the relation to the girl threatens their friendship. This will be the second of a series to commemorate American films about World War I—produced between 1921-1933. Starring Clara Bow, Charles Rogers, Richard Arlen.

AARP Free Tax Help* Wednesdays, from February 8 to April 12at 10:15AM to 2:00PM Free tax help will be offered at the library for middle- and low-income taxpayers, with special attention to taxpayers age 60 and older. Register at the Reference Desk or 516-746-8488 Ext. 2 beginning Monday, January 9, 2017. Walk-ins will not be admitted.

Rhythms of Our Land: Come Follow Me to Africa with the Bi-Okoto Drum & Dance TheatreSaturday, February 18 at 2:00PMTHIS IS A TICKETED EVENTTake an interactive journey from the USA to Africa! The richness of the West African culture is revealed through performances featuring a broad range of dance styles with joy, high spirits and excitement.

Cooking Pierogis–A Hands on Class with: Simply Creative Chef Rob Scott**Saturday, February 25 at 2:00PMPatrons will make the dough from scratch, fill them with potato and cheese. These soon to be tasty and delicious Pierogis will be ready to take home and easily brown in the pan. Everyone goes home with 20 Pierogis. At time of registration, a non-refundable cash fee of $10.00 is required. **NOTE: Patrons will need to bring: Rolling pin, baking tray, large bowl, and 3” cookie cutters. Class size: 50 maximum.

Property Assessment GrievanceWorkshopMonday, February 27 at 10:00AMJoin Charles Berman, Town of North Hempstead Receiver of Taxes, for an informative program on a Property Assessment Grievance Workshop. He will review the assessment process. Please bring your 2018/2019 Notice of Tentative Assessed Value from the Nassau County Department of Assessment that you should receive in January 2017. Staff members will be on hand with applications for your convenience.


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Book Discussion GroupThursdays at 7:30PM

Thursday, December 15 — Gravity by Tess Gerritsen. An experiment on micro-organisms conducted in space goes wrong. The cells begin to infect the crew with deadly results. Emma Watson struggles to contain the deadly microbe while her husband and NASA try to retrieve her from space, before it’s too late.

Thursday, January 19 — I am Malala: How One Girl Stood Up For Education and Was Shot by the Taliban by by Malala Yousafzai. When the Taliban took control of the Swat Valley in Pakistan, one girl spoke out. Malala Yousafzai refused to be silenced and fought for her right to an education.

Thursday, February 16 — All Creatures Great and Small by James Herriot. Delve into the magical, unforgettable world of James Herriot, the world’s most beloved veterinarian, and his menagerie of heartwarming, funny, and tragic animal patients.

Fan Favorite Movie Series

Calling all Sci-Fi fans and film buffs! Join us for a new series featuring your favorite movies and fandoms, where you can hop on board the USS Enterprise, join the Resistance, and save New York from the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man. For even more fun, come in costume as your favorite character! All showings start at 6:30PM.

December 21 — Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015)

January 18 — Ghostbusters (1984)

February 22 — Star Trek Beyond (2016)

The Walter & Joan Hobbs Art Gallery: Artists’ Shows and Receptions

Please join us downstairs in the Walter & Joan Hobbs Art Gallery. Each month, a different artist’s

work will be on display for public viewing.

DECEMBER 2016Robert Bloom – a resident of Plainview, and his show, “Visions of Scenic Long Island,” features photographic

art in color of Long Island landscape and seascape scenes.

JANUARY 2017Amy Bisagni – a resident of Suffolk County,

her medium is “CELLPHONOGRAPHY” because all her photographs are taken with her cellphone, which also

serves as her darkroom. As the saying goes, “The best camera is the one you have with you at the moment.” She takes a picture and tweaks it until it “pops,” as one might

tweak a recipe until it tastes just right!

FEBRUARY 2017Cathryn Mezzo – a resident of Mineola, she is the writer and illustrator of children’s picture book, “I’m

not afraid of…” and will be displaying the paper collage illustrations from the book. In a world driven

by fear, let us choose to honor joy and laughter. Make your own “I’m not afraid of…” list.

You may discover it’s endless.

ARTIST PERFORMANCE AND RECEPTION: SAT., FEBRUARY 4, FROM 1:00PM TO 3:00PM

Meet the Artist, hear her read aloud, and create your own illustration of


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Youth ProgramsToy Paramedics VolunteersEntering Gr. 6-12Open registrationVolunteer to help keep the library’s toddler toys clean and in tip-top shape! Sign up for one or more 1-hour time slots at the Children’s Desk. Volunteer/community credit will be given.

Ongoing Programs!

“Born to Read” Early Literacy ProgramThe Mineola Library is proud to be a part of a nationwide initiative that promotes early literacy. “Born to Read” was created to reach out to new parents and their babies to support the sharing of books together. Mineola families with babies born anytime in the year 2015 or 2016 are invited to visit the Children’s Desk to receive the “Born to Read” welcome gift!

1,000 Books B4 Kindergarten ChallengeChildren birth to entering kindergarten - Continuous sign upThe “1,000 Books B4 Kindergarten” challenge is a library pro-gram encouraging all families to read at least 1,000 books with their young children before they enter kindergarten. Free logs are available at the Children’s desk. When you reach a reading milestone, bring in your log to collect a prize!

500 Books B4 Middle School ChallengeChildren in kindergarten to entering 5th gradeContinuous sign upCan you read 500 books before you enter middle school? Take the challenge and get a prize for every 100 books you read, up to 500 books! Logs are available at the Children’s Desk. Every time you reach a 100-book reading milestone, bring in your log to collect a prize!

Adopt-a-Shelf VolunteersGr. 6-12Open registrationDo you like to keep books neat and organized? Then use your skills to help keep the children’s books in order on the shelves by becoming a volunteer! Applications are available at the Children’s Desk. Volunteer/community credit will be given.

• All programs require advance sign-up (unless otherwise indicated). • To sign up you must have a valid Mineola Library card (patrons with

cards from other libraries will be put on a waitlist and contacted if space is available).

• Sign-up may be done in person, by phone (516-746-8488 ext. 1) or e-mail ([email protected]). Please have your card handy when signing up for programs.

• Registered participants must be present when the program is scheduled to begin. After 5 minutes, your child’s spot may be given to someone on the waiting list.

• All programs have a minimum and a maximum enrollment. Programs may be cancelled due to insufficient registration or inclement weather.

• If you can’t attend a program, please contact the Children’s Desk. We often have an extensive waitlist of children waiting to get into a program.

PROGRAM POLICIES: KNOW BEFORE YOU GO!

StorycraftersThursdays: January 5 to February 9 at 10:45AMAges 2 years to kindergarden (with adult caregiver)Sign up begins Monday, December 19Join the Children’s librarians for exciting stories, favorite songs, and simple crafts.

Pajama StorycraftersWednesdays: January 4 to February 8 at 7:00PMAges 2 years to kindergarden (with adult caregiver)Sign up begins Monday, December 19Put on your pjs and grab a stuffed animal! Join the Children’s librarians for exciting stories, favorite songs, and simple crafts.

Tales for TotsWednesdays at 11:00AM; January 18, 25, February 1Ages 13 months - 29 months with AdultSign up begins Wednesday, December 28Are you too old for Baby Lapsit but too young for Storycrafters? This program is designed especially for you! It features songs, stories, movement, and more just for toddlers. Limit 12 families.

Baby LapsitWednesdays at 11:00AM; February 8, 15, 22, March 1, 8Ages 4 months - 1 year with CaregiverSign up begins Wednesday, January 18Join us for bounces, tickles, songs, and more during this fun program. Find out how these simple activities enhance early literacy skills. Limit 12 families.

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Lego Builders ClubTuesdays, December 6, January 31, and February 28 at 4:15-5:00PMKindergarten and upSign up for all three sessions begins on Mon., Nov. 21Do you love to Lego? Create unique structures with our Lego pieces and meet others who love to Lego!

Rudolph the Red Nosed CupcakeTwo Sessions (Pick One):*Session #1: Wednesday, December 14 at 7:00PM*Session #2: Tuesday, December 20 at 4:30PMAges 18 months to K (with adult caregiver)Sign up for both sessions begins Monday, November 28After reading some holiday stories, we will decorate a cupcake to look like a reindeer and make a reindeer out of a candy cane. *THIS PROGRAM MAY CONTAIN FOOD ALLERGENS.

Junior Chefs: Star Wars BB-8 PancakesThursday, December 15 at 4:30PMGr. 1 and upSign up begins Monday, November 28Celebrate the release of the new Star Wars movie! Deco-rate round pancakes to look like BB-8, the cute droid, with sweet toppings. *THIS PROGRAM MAY CON-TAIN FOOD ALLERGENS.

Origami Holiday DecorationsSaturday, December 17 at 2:00-3:30PMAges 6-11 years oldSign up begins Monday, November 21Instructors Hiroko & Gerard Senese from the Japan Center at Stony Brook will show you how to fold pieces of paper into colorful origami holiday decorations, such as reindeer, candy canes, stockings, and stars.

Melting Snowman CookiesThursday, December 22 at 4:30PMAges 3-5 years (with adult caregiver)IN PERSON ONLY sign up begins Monday, December 5(A $5 PER CHILD EXACT CASH NON-REFUNDABLE FEE IS DUE AT SIGN UP)Create three melting snowmen sugar cookies out of buttercream and fondant using assorted candy decorations. Children will get to take home their edible creations. *THIS PROGRAM MAY CONTAIN FOOD ALLERGENS.

Ugly Christmas Sweater Sugar CookiesThursday, December 22 at 5:30-6:30PMKindergarten and upIN-PERSON SIGN UP ONLY begins Monday, December 5($2.00 PER CHILD EXACT CASH ONLY NON-REFUNDABLE FEE DUE AT SIGN UP)An instructor from Fanny Cakes will show you how to decorate sugar cookies to look like “ugly” Christmas sweaters! You will take home the cookies in a bakery box that you decorate. *THIS PROGRAM MAY CONTAIN FOOD ALLERGENS.

Shopkins Swap and CraftWednesday, December 28 at 11:30AMAges 4 years and up Sign up begins Monday, December 12Meet up with other Shopkins collectors to chat about and show off your favorite pieces. Decorate a case to store your Shopkins and bring doubles to swap with others.


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Frosty the Donut Man!Two Sessions:*Session #1: Monday, January 9 at 4:30PM*Session #2: Monday, January 30 at 7:00PMAges 18 months to Kindergarten (with an adult caregiver)Sign up for both sessions begins Tues-day, December 27Listen to snowman stories and then make a snowman out of a stack of donuts! *THIS PROGRAM MAY CONTAIN ALLERGENS.

Life-Size Candy LandFriday, January 13 at 4:00-5:00PM Gr. 1 and up Sign up begins Monday, December 19King Kandy is lost, and we need your help to find him! Come design your own candy box, and fill it with sweets as you make your way through a life-size version of the classic board game, Candy Land! *This program may contain food allergens.

Boom PaintingThursday, January 19 at 4:30PMAges 3 years and upSign up begins Tuesday, January 3Experiment and create three different kinds of fizzing and exploding paint from everyday objects. Watch as your paints erupt and create colorful paintings. *PLEASE BRING A SMOCK OR OLD CLOTHES TO THIS EVENT.

Baby JamMondays: January 23, 30, and February 6 at 10:30AMAges 6-18 months (with adult care-giver)IN PERSON ONLY sign up begins Monday, January 9(A $10 PER CHILD, EXACT CASH ONLY, NON-REFUNDABLE FEE IS DUE AT SIGN UP AND COVERS ALL THREE SESSIONS)Sing, shake, and move along to the beat in this music and movement class led by Miss Andrea on guitar.

Jump-N-Jam ToddlersMondays: January 23, 30, and February 6 at 11:30AMAges 19-30 months (with adult caregiver)IN PERSON ONLY sign up begins Monday, January 9(A $10 PER CHILD, EXACT CASH ONLY, NON-REFUNDABLE FEE IS DUE AT SIGN UP AND COVERS ALL THREE SESSIONS)Join Miss Andrea on guitar for this fun and upbeat music and movement class that enhances early learning. This is a great class for motor, social, and language development.

Junior Chefs: Kung Fu Panda CupcakesFriday, January 27 at 4:30PMGr. 1 and upSign up begins Monday, January 9Help Po, the panda from the Kung Fu Panda movies, celebrate Chinese New Year by decorating a cupcake to look like him, and color in a Chinese zodiac animal placemat to take home. *THIS PROGRAM MAY CONTAIN FOOD ALLERGENS.

Instrument Petting ZooSaturday, February 4 at 11:00AMAges 3-5 years (with adult caregiver)Sign up begins Tuesday, January 17Children will get a chance to listen to and play real instruments from the orchestra. Professional musicians from Stony Brook University’s Department of Music will demonstrate various instruments and discuss how they differ from each other. In the second part, children will have a chance to touch and play the instruments themselves!

Minecraft Funny Valentine BoxMonday, February 6 at 4:30PMGr. 1 and upSign up begins Monday, January 23Decorate a Minecraft “block” box with a funny face, and fill up the box with gold (chocolate) and jewels (Ring Pops) for Valentine’s Day!


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Luv Bug Valentine’s Day ContainerTwo Sessions (Pick One):*Session #1: Tuesday, February 7 at 4:30PM*Session #2: Wednesday, February 15 at 7:00PMAges 2 years to K (with adult caregiver)Sign up for both sessions begins Monday, January 23Decorate a lady bug container and then fill the container with some sweet treats!

Fashion 101 with Sanaa!Thursday, February 16 at 4:30PMGr. 2-5Sign up begins Monday, January 30Learn to sew a headband and design outfits on paper by sketching and gluing scraps of fabric. Learn how ten year old instructor Sanaa Taylor started in fashion design, learned to sew, and created a business called “Bitty Bits Boutique.”

Dinosaur IslandTuesday, February 21 at 4PMAges 3 years and up Sign up begins Monday, February 6Use science and art to create a treacherous environment for your very own dinosaurs. Build a volcano that explodes, freeze your dinosaurs in an icy lake, and save them from terrifying quicksand pits.

Toddler “Drive-In” MovieFriday, February 24 at 4:00PMAges 15 months to 3 years (with adult caregiver)Sign up begins Monday, February 4Get artistic with your toddler! We’ll decorate boxes to look like cars and then watch a short movie while enjoying a snack in our “cars.”

Summer in the Children’s RoomMonday, February 27 at 4:30PMAges 15 months to K (with adult caregiver)Sign up begins Tuesday, February 14Summer will be visiting the Children’s Room for one day only! We will warm up with some great summertime reads and then create and enjoy a cool ice cream treat.

Teen Programs***All programs require advance sign up******All programs are open to teens in grades 5-12******Registration for all programs begins Tuesday December 6*** ***Register in person at the Reference Desk or by phone/email***

Teen Advisory BoardTuesdays at 4:00-5:00PMDecember 13, January 10, and February 7Tell us what programs, books, music, video games, and movies you want @ the library! Refreshments will be served and volun-teer/community credit will be given!

Teen RoomTuesdays and Thursdays at 3:00-4:00PMDec. 1, Dec. 6, Dec. 13, Dec. 15, Jan. 3, Jan. 10, Jan. 12, Jan. 17, Jan.19, Jan. 24, Jan 31, Feb. 7, Feb. 9, Feb. 14, Feb. 16, Feb. 28 Come hang out in the community room @ the library! You can work on homework or play board/video games with your friends!

Decorate a Holiday CupcakeThursday, December 15 at 3:00-4:00PMGet in the holiday spirit and come celebrate. We will be deco-rating cupcakes to spread some holiday cheer. Cupcakes and decorations will be provided.

Decorate a Valentine’s Day Cupcake Thursday, February 14 at 3:00-4:00PMShow off your cupcake-decorating skills! Join us for a sweet afternoon! Cupcakes and decorations will be provided.

Holiday Schedule:

The Library will be closed on:

Fri., December 23, 2016: Christmas Holiday WeekendSat., December 24, 2016: Christmas Eve

Mon., December 26, 2016: Christmas Holiday WeekendFri., December 30, 2016: New Year’s Holiday Weekend

Sat., December 31, 2016: New Year’s EveMon., January 1, 2017: New Year’s Holiday WeekendMon., January 16, 2017: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Mon., February 13, 2017: Abraham Lincoln’s BirthdayMon., February 20, 2017: Presidents’ Day

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